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Portrait of Lucy Avina

Honor Society® member

Lucy Avina

7th grade life science teacher at Rome Middle School

  • general science
  • Class of 2026
  • USA

Member since May 2024

About

I am a first generation graduate student. I have a background in biology, and I'm earning my Master's to teach science. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I am joyful and healthy.

Education

  • young harris college

    biology/ spanish

    2014 – 2018

Honors and awards

  • dean's list

    dean's list 2014-2016

Goals and interests

Career goal

science teacher (6-12)

Graduate school interests

I am interested in the psychology behind adolescents and how they can best learn in a school environment. I am interested in race and class diversity and finding methods to ensure egalitarianism in the classroom through research and humanitarianism.

Outside the classroom

art, music, hiking, running

Experience

  • 7th grade life science teacher

    Rome Middle School

    Jul 2024 – May 2025

  • paraprofessional

    Rome Middle School

    Oct 2021 – May 2024

Volunteering

  • volunteer

    Rome-Floyd County Community Kitchen

    Sep 2023 – Aug 2024

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced
  • Spanish Advanced
  • French (France) Beginner

Additional information

  • PBIS

  • Hispanic Heritage Month Committee